Tag Archives: FSU

Editorial: Florida Universities talk Ivy

By Greg Parlier | Published April 9, 2012

Florida slowly takes the public out of education as research universities aim for elitist status.

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UNF sand volleyball looks to bring more attention to the sport

By Josh Brannock | Published April 8, 2012

UNF’s newest program looks to bring more fans to the beach.

Posted in Sports | Also tagged AOS, Association of Volleyball Professionals, Atlantic Sun Championship, AVCA, AVP, Cameron McGuire, Carolyn Jenkins, Donald Sun, Emily Strack, FGCU, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Ginger Long, Hans Stolfus, Jacksonville University, JU, Julie Trembley, Mercer University, NCAA Division I, Olympics, Stetson University, Steve Loeswick, UNF, UNF Sand Invitational, University of Hawaii, University of North Florida Comments Off

UNF Board of Trustees approves 15% increase to tuition differential

By Maggie Seppi | Published April 6, 2012

President John Delaney explains the decision, students consider their academic futures

Posted in News | Also tagged BOG, BOT, credit hour, Florida Board of Governors, Florida State University, Jaent Owen, John Thrasher, Medicaid, Medicare, MOCA, Museaum of Contemporary Art, President John Delaney, President Matt Brockelman, State higher Education Executive Officers, UF, UNF, University of Florida, University of North Florida Comments Off

The Red Party is running on school pride, SG experience for upcoming elections

By Greg Parlier | Published March 1, 2012

Red Party candidates Carli Fassi and Mike Naughton share their views on Student Government and the student body.

Posted in News | Also tagged Carlo Fassi, Florida State University, matt brockelman, Mike Naughton, Red Party, SG, Student Government, UF, UNF, University of Florida, University of North Florida Comments Off

Bill that silences universities’ voices reaches compromise

By Justin Chandler Porter | Published March 1, 2012

Florida Student Association to reform under a council-like structure.

Posted in News | Also tagged Bill 931, BOG, Florida Board of Governors, Florida House, Florida State University, Florida Student Association, FSA, Gov. Rick Scott, matt brockelman, Michael Long, Tallahassee, UF, UNF, University of Florida, University of North Florida Comments Off

Bill that diminishes universities’ voices reaches compromise

By Matt Head | Published February 21, 2012

The FSA and Florida government come to an agreement about students’ voices. Read on for the big decision.

Posted in News | Also tagged Board of Governors, BOG, college, florida, Florida State University, Florida Student Association, FSA, Gov. Rick Scott, HSR 931, Michael Long, UF, UNF, universities, University, University of Florida, University of North Florida Comments Off

Editorial: Florida’s one percent chomps and chops other universities

By Greg Parlier | Published February 11, 2012

Possible legislation threatens to take away the decision-making voice of college students.

Posted in Opinions | Also tagged Board of Governors, BOG, college, Florida State University, Florida Student Association, FSA, Gator, Gov. Rick Scott, House Education committee, Janet Owen, lobbyist, matt brockelman, member, membership, Michael Long, osprey, Seminole, UF, UNF, University, University of Florida, University of North Florida Comments Off

Jan.18 Editorial

By The Spinnaker | Published January 19, 2012

Students’ voice in Tallahassee in danger of joining their wallets under Florida’s boot.

Posted in News | Also tagged Florida Student Association, rick scott, UNF Comments Off

Splashing around

By The Spinnaker | Published January 12, 2012

The University of North Florida swimming and diving team has one recurring theme thus far in its season: to be the best, you have to beat the best. Coach Beth Harrell has taken a roster laden with freshmen and few upperclassmen and pitted them against world-class talent. The team’s stiffest test came in its first [...]

Posted in News | Also tagged Chrsitine Kemp, College of Charleston, Diving, Florida Invitational, Florida State University, Gala Poon, Katie England, Kristina Alexiou, Radford, Rebecca Bernard, Sara Evans, Swimming, UF, UM, UNF, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of North Florida Comments Off